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1985 CESSNA CITATION III
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna CITATION III listings ($1,200,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +1,144 hr vs comps -2.3%
- Engine time +6,993 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (0% of comps) +12.0%
- Autopilot (60% of comps) +5.7%
- ADS-B (70% of comps) +0.8%
- Market supply: 23 for sale of 202 FAA-registered -4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION III |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 10,133 hrs |
| Engine time | 8,012 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Nighthawk ST3400 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-650 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS |
| Avionics / DME | DME-42 |
Description
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Modifications
GoGo Avance L3 Plus Talk/text/Wifi/Internet Rosen Cockpit Sunvisor System Pulse Lights Left Hand Refreshment Center/Galley Cabin Management System Forward Bulkhead 15” Monitor Part 135 Operated RVSM certified Lead Acid Batteries EROS oxygen masks DVD/CD/MP3 with moving map (2) 10.2 seat monitors TRAXXALL Electronic Maintenance Tracking
Avionics
Honeywell EDZ-600 4 Tube EFIS System Dual Garmin GTX750Xi WAAS Garmin Digital Radar Honeywell SPZ-650 Autopilot Honeywell AA-300 Radio Altimeter Sandel ST-3400 Class B TAWS ADS-B In & Out Dual Honeywell AZ-810 Computers Fairchild A200S CVR Dual Collins DME-42 King KHF-950 HF Radio Collins RMI-30
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION III lands versus other Cessna CITATION III listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $1.2M of 10 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
67th pct10,133 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
64th pct8,012 hours since new · 64th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
82nd pct9,941 hours since new · 82nd percentile of 11 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION III |
| Serial Number | 650-0081 |
| Registration # | N910DF |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 10,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,569 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Serial Number | P-87495 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 8,012 SNEW |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 1,084 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Serial Number | P-87273 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 9,941 SNEW |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Honeywell EDZ-600 4 Tube EFIS System Dual Garmin GTX750Xi WAAS Garmin Digital Radar Honeywell SPZ-650 Autopilot Honeywell AA-300 Radio Altimeter Sandel ST-3400 Class B TAWS ADS-B In & Out Dual Honeywell AZ-810 Computers Fairchild A200S CVR Dual Collins DME-42 King KHF-950 HF Radio Collins RMI-30 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | GoGo Avance L3 Plus Talk/text/Wifi/Internet Rosen Cockpit Sunvisor System Pulse Lights Left Hand Refreshment Center/Galley Cabin Management System Forward Bulkhead 15” Monitor Part 135 Operated RVSM certified Lead Acid Batteries EROS oxygen masks DVD/CD/MP3 with moving map (2) 10.2 seat monitors TRAXXALL Electronic Maintenance Tracking |
|---|
Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU Maintenance Program | Other |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Iii
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Iii (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $377,280 | $613,080 |
| Fixed | $598,424 | $598,424 |
| Variable | $899,680 | $1,461,980 |
| Total / hour | $7,491 | $6,340 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 2,000 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 425 kts · 489 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 8 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 4" |
| Interior volume | 577 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5600 ft / 3000 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation III has a variable operating cost of $3,655 per hour. It provides a range of 1,800 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 431 knots (496 mph), with an average fuel burn of 262 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation III measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'4" long, offering 577 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 8-9 passengers, the spacious and comfortable layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 5,600 feet for takeoff and 2,800 feet for landing, the Citation III is well-suited for medium-range missions while providing access to a wide range of airports. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation III's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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